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• [New] By moving to energy-efficient LED lighting, which is twice as efficient as conventional lighting, global lighting-related energy consumption could be reduced to 8% by 2030 (World Green Building Council, 2023) World Green Building Council (2023) Energy efficiency is a can & apos; t-do-without. Green Technology Book: Energy Solutions for Climate Cha
• [New] The future of Europe's energy system will depend on the ability to accelerate the planning and implementation of smart grid investments, make more efficient use of existing infrastructure and further strengthen cooperation among Member States, regulators, system operators and technology partners. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• [New] Beijing has doubled its EV charging capacity target to 180 gigawatts by 2027 and made energy storage attachment mandatory for new renewable installations - creating a policy-guaranteed demand floor that operates independently of consumer EV adoption rates. A Whisky with Charles
• [New] An even larger behind-the-meter power generation project is set to kick off in Fort Stockton later in 2026 when Pacifico Energy begins building a 1,300-MW gas-fired facility that will include 21 Siemens turbines, each rated at 62 MW, as well as a 500-MW battery energy storage system. Industrial Info Resources
• [New] SEIA increased its energy storage installation forecast to over 610 GWh by 2030, for multiple reasons, including the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. Energy-Storage.News
• [New] Most rental homes could cut energy bills by up to 50% through insulation, efficient electric appliances and rooftop solar, generating $107 billion in energy bill savings by 2050. SolarQuotes Blog
• [New] Growth to 2033 will be powered by the dominance of sex toys (over 77% of revenue in 2026), rapid expansion in e-commerce distribution (over 62.6% share in 2026), and rising purchasing power in high-income Zones such as the West and Northeast. / USA Persistence Market Research
• [New] Construction on the Potentia-Viridi battery energy storage system, developed by a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group in Alameda County, is expected to begin in 2027. JD Supra
• [New] In cooperation with the EIB Group, the Commission will step up support to private investments in the next generation of clean energy technologies including, among others, long-duration energy storage, floating wind, floating solar, ocean energy (wave and tidal), and airborne wind energy. Energy
• [New] Engineered or natural hydrogen could eventually become one of the most cost-efficient forms of clean hydrogen due to the earth's natural gas production capabilities, reducing the need for extensive industrial energy inputs. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Ford has said it will repurpose underused EV manufacturing lines to build advanced energy storage systems instead. JE Dunn Construction - In Pursuit of Building perfectio
• [New] Roughly $2.2 trillion is expected to flow into clean energy, including renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, efficiency and electrification. Forbes
• [New] Global lithium demand is expected to grow in the coming years, driven by the electrification of transport, renewable energy integration, and the adoption of battery storage. AZOM
• [New] Chinese battery giant CATL announced last week it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australian energy infrastructure service provider Zinfra to establish a strategic cooperation framework to jointly pursue energy storage opportunities in Australia. Project Cargo Weekly
• [New] Investing in advanced storage solutions will sustain and enhance energy systems worldwide. Energy Business Review
• [New] The integration of hydrogen production with renewable energy systems offers a promising opportunity for grid stability and energy storage in the U.S. Market Data Forecast
• Investments in battery energy storage systems is expected to grow by more than 35% in 2026, to an expected US$ 110 billion. Industrial Info Resources
• Approximately $2.2 trillion will be directed toward grids, energy storage, low-emission fuels, nuclear energy, renewable energy sources, efficiency, and electrification. GMK.CENTER
• EVs can be up to 50% more efficient than internal combustion engine vehicles and achieving full electrification globally could reduce global transport energy demand by up to 22% WEF Transforming energy demand. Green Technology Book: Energy Solutions for Climate Cha
• The integrated assessment takes into account that reaching 2050 energy targets earlier would require a rapid expansion of renewable power generation, increasing the need for flexibility, storage, grid management, and measures to reduce curtailment. EurekAlert!
• China continues its strong clean energy investment, confirming its intention to double renewable capacity by 2035 from an already high base, while the US retains an incentive framework for certain renewable technologies, such as solar and battery storage despite more muted headline ambitions. Global Corporate

Last updated: 21 June 2026